The Life and Times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter

This book is Tom's personal recollection of going to hurling matches between 1974 and 1986.

I have self-published two books. One on Climate Change and another on the adventures of following the Tipperary Senior hurling team in Munster championship hurling between 1974 and 1986.

Tommy's writing is informed by extensive research and a deep understanding of these topics, as well as his personal experiences and insights. Through his writing, he hopes to raise awareness and spark meaningful conversations about important issues while also celebrating the rich culture and heritage of his beloved county of Tipperary.

"The Life and Times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter 1974-1986"

My book on Tipperary Hurling sets a completely different tone and mood. The story begins in 1974 as a 10 year old boy stands between the two front seats of a Volkswagen Beetle, listening attentively to the hurling chat going on between his father DJ and Fr Tom McCarthy, as they drove from Tipp. Town to Limerick City.

Tipp. were playing Clare that day, and the 10 year old boy was me! The story ends with the Munster Hurling Final replay in Killarney in 1987, when Tipp, inspired by two Michael Doyle goals, beat their great hurling rivals Cork in an epic Munster final that went to extra time. The Summer of 1987 was therefore a perfect hurling Summer in the Homes of Tipperary, where Cork were bet and the hay was saved.

Throughout the journey of this book I held a continuous conversation weighing up the merits of Christy Ring as a hurler. I concluded my conversation by stating that in my humble opinion, that Christy Ring was, is and always will be the greatest hurler that ever played the game.